Scaling - disorders of the epidermis may produce scale, which may be visible, or gentle scratching of the skin may make it apparent. If appropriate, look to see if there is any evidence of infestation - eg, scabies burrows.

Giving up on her arms, she began kicking her legs, throwing the blanket off of her. She tried to move her arms again. To her surprise, they didnt feel any different, and the thick feeling between her legs hadnt left.